Symi Chat

Silverfox, you set a great example. I'll remember to follow your "hobby" next time I visit the island.
One of my dreams is to win a lot, like a lot, of money and then spend my time cleaning up the island, especially the hills around Chorio, where lots of rubbish have been thrown out for much too long.
But no reason not to start out small, anything helps.

I don't go overboard Thomasdk and I'm not carrying bags etc... but if you know where the bins are I will pick up within 200 yards or so and deposit as I pass.

As you say small steps and if enough people do a little a lot happens.

It's still better than just passing it and exactly, rings in the water.

I remember in 2016 there was a big outbreak of Gastro in Rhodes which came from tap water so as a rule we always drink bottled water ,even the frappes were made with bottled water at cafes.

Thanks Kon and all contributers, the general opinion seems to be 'stick to bottled' then.

katy wrote:Thanks Kon and all contributers, the general opinion seems to be 'stick to bottled' then.

Must admit that although I would never dream of buying bottled water in the UK as I'm happy to drink tap water, it's the opposite in Greece. I use tap water for tea/coffee and for brushing my teeth but always drink bottled water as wouldn't want an upset tummy to spoil my holiday.

Yes, we're the same Gemma but it is disheartening to see the amount of bottles we use in 2 weeks isn't it?

People must make their own choices of course but the 'Rhodes tummy' warning is a bit of a red herring as AFAIK drinking water in Rhodes comes from springs/underground reserves. Symi water is desalinated so quite different.

katy wrote:Yes, we're the same Gemma but it is disheartening to see the amount of bottles we use in 2 weeks isn't it?

I agree Katy